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AV10 ZJZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 ZJZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side front shocks corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side front shocks corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2025 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,542 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 81,541 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 79,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,878 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,435 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,435 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,276 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 51,276 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,669 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,083 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 22,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,454 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AV10 ZJZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV10 ZJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV10 ZJZ registered?

AV10 ZJZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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